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How to get fromEncinitas to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica StationtramMetro E Line
    4h 35m
    $34–44

  2. Line 101 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los AngelesbusFlixBus 2017
    4h 52m
    $18–92

  3. Line 101 bus, bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus101
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fsbus3
    4h 35m
    $48–93

  4. Drive 107.6 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Santa Monicacar107.6 mi
    1h 58m
    $20–29

  5. Train, fly, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSAN - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fsbus
    4h 13m
    $78–320

  6. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus33
    6h 1m
    $30–37

Encinitas to Santa Monica by train, bus, and tram

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 4h 35m.

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